No. Its absolutely optional to register the Will, however if there are chances that a Will might be challenged subsequently by legal heirs of the person making the Will, then it is advisable to register a Will.
Yes, absolutely.
No. Will can be printed/written on plain paper.
There is no specific format as such, however, certain clauses have to be added in the Will to make sure that Will can be given proper effect to and properties can be transferred on the basis of Will seamlessly.
Two attesting witnesses are must.
In ideal scenario, both witnesses should see the Testator/Testatrix (i.e. person making the Will) sign the Will in front of them, also they both should sign the Will in front of each-other and a Testator/Testatrix.
In simple words, when the last will of the deceased person is duly proved in the Court of Law, the Court grants copy of that last Will, certified under the seal of the Court, with grant of rights to administer the estate of the deceased person, as mentioned in the Will. This certified copy of last Will with rights of administration of estate is called as ‘Probate’.
Only an Executor/s named in the Will can apply for Probate of Will.
All can apply jointly for Probate or some of them can renounce their executorship, however if Executor is also beneficiary and he decides to renounce executorship, the benefit given to him under the Will, will be affected.
His death certificate is to be produced to Court and then beneficiaries under the Will can apply for Letters of Administration with Will annexed.